Four Points By Sheraton Hakodate Marks Brand Debut In Japan

HAKODATE, Japan, May 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate, the first Four Points hotel in Japan. Catering to the needs of today's traveler, the hotel offers approachable design, stylish comfort and the brand's popular extras including fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and the brand's signature Best Brews™ program.

"Four Points by Sheraton is one of Marriott International's most rapidly expanding brands globally and we are excited to partner with Ken Corporation, Ltd. to bring the brand to Japan," said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brand and Marketing, Asia Pacific at Marriott International. "With over 50 hotels in key destinations across Asia, Four Points by Sheraton appeals to smart, independent travelers seeking honest, uncomplicated comfort."

Located within walking distance of Hakodate JR Station and 20 minutes by car from Hakodate Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate is the ideal hub for independent travelers to Northern Japan. The hotel is centrally located in the business and tourism hub of Hakodate, Hokkaido – close to Hakodate Port, Japan's central trade port, Hakodate Asaichi Market, famous for its daily bounty of fresh seafood, and is within easy access of Onuma Quasi National Park and the Yunokawa hot springs.

"We are confident that Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate will resonate with those looking for a comfortable base to explore the region's many attractions. Hakodate is an interesting destination for both international visitors drawn to the area's natural attractions, and domestic travellers there for both leisure and business purposes," added Lothar Pehl, Area Vice President, Japan, Korea and Guam at Marriott International.

The hotel's guestrooms bring the brand's classic, timeless style with modern appeal to life. Each streamlined guestroom is equipped to provide uncomplicated comfort featuring the Four Points plush signature bed, flat screen TV and fast and free Wi-Fi to keep guests connected. Guestrooms on upper floors boast city views.  

All-day dining restaurant, Main Dining Four Point, serves honest, authentic Japanese cuisine such as freshly made buckwheat soba noodles and succulent pork katsu as well as international favorites. In the evenings, Night View Bar EsteLado offers unparalleled views of the city, making it a stylish space to meet and unwind over signature cocktails, snacks and a selection of local craft beers, including Sapporo Classic, as part of Four Points' signature Best Brews program.

In addition, the hotel also offers aromatherapy spa treatments at the Relaxation Room Rilassa and more than 1,200 square meters of versatile function facilities, including a grand banquet hall with high ceilings.

Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate is offering an "opening special offer". Guests can enjoy up to a 5% discounted rate and double SPG Starpoints from 1 May 2017 till 31 October 2017.

For more information, please visit www.fourpointshakodate.com.

About Four Points
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott International, Inc., includes more than 220 hotels in nearly 40 countries and territories. At Four Points, travel is reinvented and guests can find the timeless style and comfort they're looking for with genuine service and everything that matters most, all around the world.  Four Points hotels can be found in big urban centers, by the airport, near the beach, and in the suburbs. Each hotel offers a familiar place with an authentic sense of the local, and friendly genuine service where guests can relax and unwind, watch local sports, and enjoy the brand's Best Brews and BBQ™ program. Four Points is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest®. Members can now link accounts with Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more, visit us online and stay connected to Four Points on Facebook.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,000 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 122 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. Connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

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